New ZealandEarthquake legislation passedNational and Labour buried their differences and pledged to work together to rebuild Christchurch after Parliament passed legislation granting unprecedented powers to authorities responsible for getting the job done.14 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandLabour defends support for file sharing billThe Labour Party has defended its support for a controversial internet piracy bill.14 Apr 01:38 AM
New ZealandNational's list of laws passed under urgencyCheck out laws passed without select committee discussion since the Government swept to power.14 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandControversial internet piracy bill becomes lawA Govt law tackling unauthorised movie and music downloads and illegal file sharers...13 Apr 10:07 PM
New ZealandControversial file-sharing law to pass todayInternet users are voicing their opposition as the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill - the Government's compromise on the controversial Section 92A legislation - is rushed through Parliament.13 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCritics: Stop pushing laws through too quicklyA Labour MP and a National Party-aligned blogger have joined forces to object to the Govt's frequent13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt agencies could save $236m a year - TreasuryGovt departments and agencies could save $236m a year in efficiencies on backroom administrative and support service, a Treasury report released today says.13 Apr 04:12 AM
WorldBullying to become a crime in AustAn amendment to stalking laws is expected to be introduced in the Victorian state Parliament tomorrow.05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBail-rape accused gets bail - againA man charged with drugging and raping a woman while he was out on bail has been bailed again, and yesterday his conditions of release were relaxed. In 2009 Paulus Nieuwenhuiysen was charged with possession for supply of Ecstasy, 05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandJuror privacy to be tightenedLegislation that will enhance the privacy, safety and security of jurors was introduced to Parliament today. The move comes after a convicted murderer wrote to a juror whose name he saw on a jury panel list.05 Apr 04:10 AM
Politics<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Good law better than fast law, says US expertLawyer applauds NZ's cautious legal response to tech developments.03 Apr 05:30 PM
Small BusinessEmployment law and ACC changes spark angerLegislative changes effective today were met with a vocal response.01 Apr 04:10 AM
Opinion<i>Chris Barton</i>: Broadband price controls no way to reverse the great telco rip-offInternet plan set to replace one monopoly with another.31 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandRestrictions on legal highs comingLegal products that mimic the high given by smoking cannabis are set to be banned for under-18s. Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today signalled the Government will tighten up its controls on synthetic "cannabinoid" substances...30 Mar 01:30 AM
